"Neurofibrillary" refers to something related to the nerve cells in our brain called neurons and the fibers within them. These fibers can become twisted or tangled, which is what neurofibrillary generally describes. Full definition
Conclusions: Cancer survivors have reduced odds of developing AD and a lower burden of neurofibrillary tangle deposition. (content.iospress.com)
Thrombin and prothrombin are expressed by neurons and glial cells and accumulate in neurofibrillary tangles in Alzheimer's disease. (mcgeerandassociates.ca)
The BU team defined mild CTE as consisting of tau clusters and sometimes another abnormality — twisted tau - containing fibers known as neurofibrillary tangles — in the sulci and other areas of the cortex. (sciencemag.org)